More than half a month, Saigon will have Bui Vien walking street

More than half a month, Saigon will have Bui Vien walking street

The construction activities at Tay Bui Vien Street are being urgently carried out in mid-July to officially become a walking street.

When the Bui Vien walking street is complete, visitors will get 4 free services including: toilet, WiFi, tourist information support and “free smile”. Many cultural and artistic activities at the weekend are a special feature of this project.

Luong Trung Nghia, a businessman at Tay Bui Vien Street, said: “People are very much looking forward to this project. Despite the dusty construction but seeing the results in the near future so bright everyone is eager. In particular, it will contribute to change the face of tourism of the city.

Herkell, a visitor from Australia, said: “Heavy traffic is a hallmark of HCMC. However, the pedestrian street project is still very interesting because it will be safe for tourists and the activities are very good. ”

All of the old sidewalks that are more than 1km long are torn down. Plumbing was checked again, electricity lines and telecommunication cables were also underground – Photo: NAM TRAN

All the sidewalks are equipped with granite stone with the total estimated cost of over 10 billion VND – Photo: NAM TRAN

Workers cut the pavement to survey the construction of plumbing and wiring – Photo: NAM TRAN